Commander factories

Discussion in 'Planetary Annihilation General Discussion' started by bengeocth, September 19, 2014.

  1. bengeocth

    bengeocth Post Master General

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    No, I don't want them buildable in the game. That would be terrible.

    I just think it would be cool wreckage, like the unit cannon. Finding where Commanders were produced.
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  2. masterevar

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    Like an ancient artifact, found on maybe earth planets. Would be nice eye candy, but later though.
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  3. daTomas

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    We need gantry of some kind... :p
  4. bengeocth

    bengeocth Post Master General

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    "holy **** there's krogoth"
  5. KNight

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    The idea of "Building a Commander" isn't well suited to your average game, but there are a couple of great ways to use it without it being awkward or forced.

    First up is as a special game mode, it's kinda of like a "wonder victory" from the Age of _____" series, but hopefully with a bit more depth/complexity than just something with a huge price tag and a countdown to victory. Its certainly something that would need to be approached seriously and designed in sufficient depth.

    Second, this could be put to great use in a Galactic War scenario with more impact than just a straight victory. Imagine a Galactic War between 2 clans where the number of players/commanders running around isn't limited by just how many you started with and lost up to any point. This could actually be a very important factor for GWs because suddenly it doesn't turn into a known outcome as soon as one side "takes a lead" as it were.

    Of course in all this the exact mechanics to creating a Commander are still unexplored, but the potential is there.

    Mike
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  6. masterevar

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    I think that the OP meant for it to be an aestethic wreckage, like the unit cannon in the moment.
  7. KNight

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    No point settling for just that thought.

    Mike
  8. masterevar

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    Hmm, interesting...
  9. bengeocth

    bengeocth Post Master General

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    so.... Just bringing this subject up again very slyly...
  10. g0hstreaper

    g0hstreaper Well-Known Member

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    It would be cool to see, maybe on the metal planet since ya know...metal...commander... would be cool :D
  11. vrishnak92

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    Hm, a game type where creating a commander wouldn't affect victory or loss...
  12. bengeocth

    bengeocth Post Master General

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    read the post
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    Sorry to derail the thread i'm just gonna start a new post.
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